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NJ A450
NJ A450Establishes certain procedural requirements to enroll or withdraw child from school district.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires that when a child is enrolled in a school district for the first time, or a child is being withdrawn from enrollment in a school district, each parent or legal guardian of the child must be physically present at the time of enrollment or withdrawal, and the parents or guardians must provide a valid form of identification. If any parent or guardian of the child is unable to be present, a notarized letter shall be provided by the parent or guardian indicating that the parent or guardian agrees that the child is to be enrolled in, or withdrawn from, the school district. Under the bill, the child's parents or guardians must provide to the school district a copy of any custody agreement or custody order pertaining to the child. In addition, the bill requires that a school district's application to enroll or withdraw a child include a question regarding whether there is a pending custody case involving the child.
AI Summary
This bill establishes certain procedural requirements for enrolling or withdrawing a child from a school district. Specifically, it requires that both parents or legal guardians be physically present at the time of enrollment or withdrawal and provide valid identification. If a parent or guardian is unable to be present, a notarized letter must be provided indicating agreement. The bill also requires parents or guardians to provide any custody agreements or orders to the school district, and the school district's application to enroll or withdraw a child must include a question about any pending custody cases involving the child. The bill will take effect in the first full school year following its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A450 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/450_I1.HTM |
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